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Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge

21 October 2018 at 13:30Constant Vanden Stock, Brussels
Referee: Christof Dierick

Match Summary

Anderlecht defeated Cercle Brugge 4:2. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2018.

Rivalry since 2010

Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Head to Head Results· 28

Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge have met 28 times — Anderlecht won 20, Cercle Brugge won 6, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Anderlecht leads the head-to-head with 20 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 72 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.57 per match (54 for the home side, 18 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (32%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (54%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2026.

Drawn
2
·
Total goals
72 · 2.6/match
Both scored
9/28 · 32%
Over 2.5
15/28 · 54%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 23 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Anderlecht have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Cercle Brugge show 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Anderlecht dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Anderlecht7wins
1draws10 meetings
Cercle Brugge2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

20%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (68%) — the odds may underestimate Anderlecht.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 72.5%Draw 19.8%Away 14.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.365.006.98
Max1.405.157.50
Market favourite:Anderlecht · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market67.9%18.5%13.6%
Public market68.8%18.7%12.5%
Δ0.9%0.3%1.1%

Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Anderlecht
Result vs. Market: Anderlecht (72%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

AnderlechtHalf-time:20Cercle Brugge
12Shots7
7Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

22 Mar 202625/261.85/3.50/3.80
3 Aug 202525/263.04/3.35/2.29
16 Mar 202524/251.86/3.48/4.15
10 Nov 202424/252.68/3.63/2.43
28 Apr 202423/242.85/3.49/2.39
24 Apr 202423/241.93/3.66/3.76
27 Dec 202323/241.84/3.82/3.79
5 Nov 202323/242.39/3.58/2.74
12 Mar 202322/232.06/3.54/3.41
30 Jul 202222/233.71/3.54/1.95

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Anderlecht

W 589D 239L 192
Over 2.556
Goals scored2001

Away Record: Cercle Brugge

W 228D 167L 328
Over 2.554
Goals scored883

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026